City of London Academy, Highgate Hill

URN: 143659 • London N19 3EU

Overview

Name
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
URN
143659
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Prince Gennuh (since 2025)
Telephone
02072813536
Website
Visit
Address
Holland Walk, Duncombe Road, London N19 3EU

Summary

City of London Academy, Highgate Hill, located in Islington, London, is a mixed secondary free school that opened in September 2017. The academy aims to provide a world-class education, fostering well-rounded individuals through a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to meet the diverse needs of its 642 students. With a capacity of 900, the school is committed to creating a supportive and purposeful learning environment underpinned by high expectations.

The academy emphasizes the importance of academic achievement alongside personal development, encouraging students to become active contributors to their communities. It offers opportunities for students to pursue the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) and engage in various extracurricular activities that promote creativity, sports, and linguistic skills.

City of London Academy Highgate Hill is dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition for students moving from primary to secondary education. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, providing a welcoming atmosphere for families to participate in their children's educational journey.

Key details

LA
Islington
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
900
Pupils
642
Boys
345
Girls
297
FSM %
59.60
Open date
2017-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 642 345 297 900 59.60
2024-09-11 662 334 328 900 56.90
2023-09-11 632 335 297 900 48.10
2022-09-11 632 335 297 700 48.10
2021-09-11 565 259 306 700 41.80
2020-09-11 503 192 311 700 37.90

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